Parent Guide > Why Do We Hate Love?

by Robert Firestone, Ph.D. 2013

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Why Do We Hate Love?" by Robert Firestone, Ph.D..

Loving another person and accepting love from another person can sometimes be a very painful experience. In his article, "Why Do We Hate Love," Robert Firestone, Ph.D. explains the psychology behind this phenomenon.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Love as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How are we changed by love?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this psychology article at home:
    • What was "Why Do We Hate Love?" about?
    • What did you learn about Love?
  • Watch Self Sabotage at home with your child.